The One – Sherry Experience
ABV: 46.6 %
The Lakes Distillery, Cumbria
Price: £43.76
Distillery
Source: Lake District National Park
Lakes Distillery, Keswick, Cumbria
Paul Curry founder – also founded Isle of Arran Distillery
Restored a 150 yo dairy farm – established 2011
Brought back distilling to Cumbria after 100 years
Dhavall Gandhi – Master Distiller
Also produce Gin and Vodka collections - and expensive single malt collections
- Genesis launched last year – auctioned 100 bottles - £7,100 #1 and rest £900 ave price
- Quadrefoil Collection – Faith, Hope, Luck & Love – released this and the next three years
- £895 – 3,500 limit
Whisky
The only British Isles Blended Whisky
Unpeated barley; fermentation 96 hrs – double average
Matured in ex-Oloroso sherry casks
Finished in PX casks
Nose:
Dried fruits hints of fresh ginger, toffee, nutmeg & gentle wood smoke
Palate:
Smooth & creamy – notes of vanilla & sun-dried raisins
With water:
Charred treacle; diluted burnt toffee